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Bartholomä

Bartholomä, an idyllic place in the heart of Germany, is a destination for travellers looking for peace and relaxation. The municipality belongs to the district of Göppingen and is surrounded by numerous lakes, forests and mountains. From here you have a wonderful view of the Swabian Alb.

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Attractions in Bartholomä


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Mountain Bike · Swabian Alb
Alb-Crossing / Entire route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 372.9 km
Duration 42:50 h
Ascent 7,016 m
Descent 6,823 m

The Swabian Alb is considered a special mountain biking insider tip, especially along the Alb escarpment, the northwestern edge of the Swabian Alb.

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from Schwäbische Alb Tourismus,   Schwäbische Alb
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 61.5 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,335 m
Descent 1,158 m

Steep climbs and rapid descents ensure a sporty and varied route.

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from Schwäbische Alb Tourismus,   Schwäbische Alb
Long Distance Hiking · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Swabian Jura North Rim Trail HW1
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 362.7 km
Duration 133:00 h
Ascent 8,550 m
Descent 8,331 m

Between Donauwörth and Tuttlingen, between Reutlingen and Ulm, the Swabian Jura unfolds as one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany.

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Swabian Jura
HW1: From Heubach to Gingen an der Fils
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.1 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 880 m
Descent 1,027 m

Outstanding viewpoints, rock formations, castles, ruins and caves are the highlights of this trail along the eaves of the Swabian Alb.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 336.8 km
Duration 58:00 h
Ascent 9,212 m
Descent 9,431 m

This varied mountain bike route takes us across the Swabian Alb in six stages. We start in Aalen and cycle through a unique natural landscape all ...

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from Viktoria Specht,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 380 m
Descent 378 m

The route takes us in a loop from the Brenz over the meteor crater in Steinheim and through the vast forests of the Albuch back to the Brenz valley.

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Heidenheimer Brenzregion
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 65.4 km
Duration 7:45 h
Ascent 1,255 m
Descent 1,246 m

The Ostalb with the northern area of the Alb escarpment and the source regions of the Jagst, Kocher, Rems, and Brenz is always worth a mountain ...

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from Bruno Kohl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 26.9 km
Duration 7:56 h
Ascent 782 m
Descent 566 m

This route goes up the Scheuelberg and the Albtrauf; beautiful footpaths and many viewpoints lie along our way from Heubach to Kuchalb (Donzdorf).

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from Heiko Zeeb,   Schwäbische Alb
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Ochsenhau Loop
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 65 m

Böhmenkirch—We're up here—on the Alb!

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 511 m
Descent 532 m

Scenic circular route from the Furtlepass over the Hornberg, Weiler in den Bergen, Bargauer Horn, Bargauer Kreuz, and Bernhardus Chapel.

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from Josef Zech,   Community
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Touristically relevant sights include above all the Bartholomäuskirche, an imposing medieval building, as well as the community's monastery, which is now used as an educational centre and event venue. There are also many picturesque villages and communities in the surrounding area that are known for their culture and tradition, including Schwäbisch Gmünd, Wiesensteig or Geislingen an der Steige.
Cultural highlights include the annual monastery festival, which offers a rich cultural programme, and the numerous regional festivals, such as the Heimatfest or the Stadtfest. The regional cuisine also offers specialities, such as the popular Maultaschen or Spätzle with lentils.
In Bartholomä and the surrounding area there are many outdoor activities for nature lovers. The leisure opportunities are so varied that you can find a suitable activity here for every season. In summer you can go hiking, cycling or swimming at the nearby Härtsfeldsee. In winter there are opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Popular hiking and excursion destinations include the Härtsfeldsee nature reserve, the Swabian Alb biosphere area or the rock formations of the Donau-Ipf-Winkel.
Known long-distance hiking trails in the region include the Hohenstaufen, the Härtsfeld Museum Trail and the Swabian Forest Trail, all of which offer varied routes and spectacular views. Those who prefer to get on their bikes can explore the Danube Cycle Path or the Alb-Neckar Cycle Path, both 30 km long routes that lead through breathtaking landscapes.
Bartholomä is therefore a destination for anyone looking for nature experiences and relaxation. A variety of leisure activities, culinary experiences, cultural highlights and sights make your stay an unforgettable experience.

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  • July 02, 2026
    Alois Schnorr
    July 02, 2026
    Schöne Runde; hat zeitweise seine eher langweiligen Phasen.
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    Variety of paths
    Written July 02, 2026
  • March 09, 2025
    C B 
    March 09, 2025
    Schöne, gut und flüssig zu fahrende Graveltour. Belag ca. 50/50 Asphalt/geschottert. Anfang März noch teilweise Eisflächen auf den Wegen. Da vorwiegend in Wald, wenig Panorama. Längere Abfahrten wechseln sich mit teils knackigen Anstiegen ab.
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    Written March 09, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Rundtour Bartholomä
  • August 25, 2024
    Nicolas Marschall 
    August 24, 2024
    Die von anderen gegebene 1-Punkte-Bewertung ist aus meiner Sicht etwas zu hart, aber ich empfehle im Bereich Königsbronn und K.-Waldsiedlung, den markierten Wegen des Schwäbischen Albvereins zu folgen und nicht den hier eingezeichneten Straßenverläufen (ich meine, dies ist teilweise auch so gemeint und hier nur falsch eingezeichnet). Der Weg ist insgesamt durchaus schön, gerade für Wald-Liebhaber, aber sicher nicht so spektakulär wie das Wental und das Felsenmeer.
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    Written August 25, 2024
  • July 06, 2024
    Stefan Zimmermann
    July 06, 2024
    Gute Tour, Highlight ist der Anstieg zum Bargauer Horn und der Ausblick dort. Leider die restliche Strecke überwiegend auf breiten Schotterwegen und zT auch auf Asphalt.
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    Written July 06, 2024
  • November 03, 2023
    S. und V. 
    November 01, 2023
    wir sind diese wunderschönen Tour bei perfektem Herbstwetter gelaufen. Abwechslungsreiche Wege, auch kleinere Pfade. Sehr empfehlenswert
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    Written November 03, 2023
  • August 07, 2023
    Paul Berner 
    June 25, 2023
    Landschaftlich eine traumhafte Route. Mountainbike ist von Vorteil aber nur wegen ein paar steiler Anstiege die auch noch grob geschottert sind. Die Strecke ist bis auf wenige Abschnitte sehr gut ausgeschildert. Navigationsgerät ist aber von Vorteil weil die Schilder erst nach genauem Suchen entdeckt werden. Bin aber noch keine so gut ausgeschilderte Strecke gefahren
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    Photo: Paul Berner, CC BY-ND, Community
    Photo: Paul Berner, CC BY-ND, Community
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    Photo: Paul Berner, CC BY-ND, Community
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    Photo: Paul Berner, CC BY-ND, Community
    Written August 07, 2023
  • May 21, 2022
    Andreas Keller
    May 21, 2022
    Schöne Runde durch tolle, abwechslungsreiche Landschaft
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    Written May 21, 2022
  • February 28, 2022
    Fritz Müller
    Top!
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    Written February 28, 2022
  • August 19, 2021
    Richard Lutzenberger 
    August 19, 2021
    Tolle abwechslungsreiche Tour mit schönen Ausblicken. Sehr empfehlenswert
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    Written August 19, 2021
    Mountain Bike
    TOP panorama route 61km
  • November 29, 2020
    Hartmut Seibold
    Super Herbstwanderung
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    Written November 29, 2020
  • November 29, 2020
    Hartmut Seibold
    November 29, 2020
    Super schöne Herbstwanderung, warm anziehen!
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    Written November 29, 2020
  • August 05, 2020
    Jens Friedrich
    Sehr schöne, gut ausgeschilderte Strecke. Der Hauptteil geht über Forstwege, sodass man hauptsächlich vom Autoverkehr verschon bleibt. Wo es nicht anders möglich ist, wird man kurzzeitig auch auf Asphalt gelotst. Es gibt auch kurze Trailpassagen, aber eher nichts für Trail- und Downhillverliebte. Sportlich ist die Strecke teilweise sehr anspruchsvoll durch Steigungen >25%. Da bleibt manchmal nur noch den restlichen Anstieg schieben, wenn man nicht mit Motorunterstützung unterwegs ist. Ganz ohne GPS- Navigation würde ich die Strecke allerdings nicht fahren. Gerade am Ende in Tuttlingen scheinen einige Wegweiser verdreht worden zu sein. Insgesamt habe ich es in acht Etappen geschafft. Es gibt immer wieder Anbindungen an den ÖPNV in der Nähe der Strecke, sodass man auch ohne Auto anreisen kann.
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    Written August 05, 2020

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